2019 Mustang GT Premium 2 Year Ownership Review | The Good & The Bad

[@KenSerpico5450]

I special ordered my 2018 GT in the Spring of 2018 and arrived with three miles on it. It now has 28 thousand miles and have had no issues at all. Since my Mustang will never see a tack, I did not get the performance package and saved dose to $10K.

[@Red5oh]

Yeah these cars last with regular maintenance. I recently posted a 40k mile video and I have been impressed with how it’s held up. Plan to keep it for a while

[@KenSerpico5450]

​@@Red5oh Glad to hear you too have had no issues. My 2018 GT is actually my fourth GT I have purchased over the years. Since I work from home, this is one reason I average only around five thousand miles annually. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive and hear the roar of the engine, along with the power, six years later.

[@joshodin19]

You're spot on with everything you've experienced! Mine is a 19 base model and I've had the same issues except the tranny problems. I haven't had any yet....lol. I think I'm up to 23k on the mileage and so far, so good. Fingers crossed! Lol

[@Red5oh]

Yeah overall very fun cars but these issues can be a bit annoying. Maybe I’m being a bit too nitpicky lol. I’m glass yours is running strong though!

[@joshodin19]

Yes! The Odin is doing work so far! Lol

[@IC3DR460N]

I actually have a 19 Ecoboost and feel the same issues with the tranny and hard shifts. It definitely is a software issue. I do have a 21 GT on order. I got the Premium but without the digital cluster because I actually like the analog over the full blown digital. Wanted to keep that classic feel. I actually appreciate the overview of the interior given I don't think I ran into a video where they go over that. I may just buy some of those upgraded trim pieces and install myself. I'm very glad to hear you get 28mpg on highway. As with the gas prices increasing and this being my new daily.

[@Red5oh]

@@IC3DR460N congrats on getting the new car! I hope it will be here soon. You’ll love the GT. I tried my best to be as transparent. I have an in-depth video on 401a package that covers it all if you wanted more detail on the interior. Talking to few Ecoboost owners it seems like us gt owners aren’t too far in terms of mpg. Where Ecoboost really shines is highway cruising for mpg

[@tlitesworld]

That exhaust sounds great 👍. Definitely a great car to own. Great video my friend

[@Red5oh]

Thank you! Love the Corsa extreme. Appreciate you watching

[@BobbyDigital_100]

Great and informative upload! 💪🏾🙏🏾

[@Red5oh]

Thank you! Will have my 3 year upload soon as well

[@garrenluce1984]

The roof you got painted ?...it's not just a wrap ?...also how much to paint the roof ..I wanna do the same ,great point looks like glass

[@Red5oh]

Mine came painted from the factory. Wrap would be $300-400

[@AB-coyote]

Nice car. The 10 speed has its pros and cons. The manual will get the same fuel economy as the 10 speed. When my 17 GT was stock I had no trouble getting 27 MPG per the trip computer on the hwy at 75 mph in cruise control. Hand calculated it’s a little less Now it’s making 611 wheel HP and I still get 23-24 on rd trips.

[@Red5oh]

That’s pretty impressive for 600+ rwhp. What mods do you have on your stang? Assuming it’s boosted

[@AB-coyote]

@@Red5oh it’s has a VMP GEN2R blower. VMP fuel rails, VMP fuel pump booster. 56lb injectors. Boundary oil pump gears. JLT 125MM intake. Only running 9psi. Of course when you ask for the power it will drink the fuel but just cruising it’s pretty efficient for what it is.

[@nickkostakis9600]

Great video and very well explained thank you

[@Red5oh]

Thank you for watching. It’s been a great experience owning the 5.0

[@jrrogersstang4696]

Beautiful ride 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Red5oh]

Thank you sir!

[@drewrogers2272]

Awesome video!

[@Red5oh]

Thank you!

[@youtubeshem7300]

i have been having some trouble with my transmission its doing some weird thing where the car stutters alot whenever i am cruising around 1-2000 rpms i am not sure whats causing that . i have taken it in to get looked at 3 times already but the dealership cant seem to find what the problem is

[@Red5oh]

Is it the engine doing it or transmission is hesitating to shift? If transmission then the latest TSB should resolve it. There’s some threads on mustang6g check it out for engine rattled around 2k rpm. I wonder if that’s what you’re experiencing

[@youtubeshem7300]

@@Red5oh it’s kinda both the transmission feels weird it’s really shaky whenever I am on the throttle it feels really abnormal and I have the rattle where it’s like it’s hesitating to go I have to give it enough power for it to stop and yes I am having the rpm rattle and my dealership can’t seem to figure out what the problem is I went on a drive with a transmission tech and he said he’s going to take a look at it but it’s been like this for about 1 months now and it’s really really annoying I am trying to do the buy back with ford but they’re taking forever to make a decision I am very frustrated right now man

[@DiablitoSpeedz]

Awesome review buddy ! Keep it up. I get many ideas from you 👍👍

[@Red5oh]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad my content inspires you man

[@JVette01]

Great video! Mine has some weird noises and interior rattles too which is annoying but oh well haha.

[@Red5oh]

Yeah at the price points it’s kind of annoying that there are build quality issues. But when I floor it I forget all about it lol

[@JVette01]

@@Red5oh Exactly haha. Everything else is perfect.

[@xBetterxDays]

@@JVette01 is your car lowered on springs?

[@JVette01]

@@xBetterxDays Nope. Stock ride height and tires

[@10spe3d]

favorite mustang. and u tonight me how to use my paddle shifters.

[@Red5oh]

Thank you and I’m glad my videos have been helpful for you!

[@jsims2445]

Very informative!!!! What size wheels are on this vehicle compared to the performance pack one and two?

[@Red5oh]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Wheels on my stang are 19x8. PP1 is 19x9 while PP2 is 19x10.5. Of course PP1 and PP2 attires are much wider too

[@DangMustang15]

Nice content bro

[@Red5oh]

Thank you for watching! Got tons more mustang content on the channel

[@xrmerkur]

🐎🏁 you’ve reached your personality stride in this video, definitely in the zone. i’ll be along for the build and supporting your channel. Red5oh is original and clean content. nobody on KZbin has your style, keep up the great work and enjoy!

[@Red5oh]

Thank you so much! Your constant support has meant so much to me! I hope to bring more entertaining and informative videos that you’ll enjoy watching

[@stevewallace1387]

The manual does not have that problem and its more engaging to drive

[@Red5oh]

No doubt it’s more engaging to drive but MT82 has its own issues unfortunately

[@xxsnipesgamingxx1215]

love the car bro kinda makes me mad i didnt get my gt in red

[@Red5oh]

Yeah the race red definitely pops I love the color. What color did you get?

[@chrissanchez9218]

For premium with everything yours got with 6k miles for 40k a good price? Also 1 owner

[@Red5oh]

Given current market conditions it’s a pretty good deal! 2019 model year?

[@chrissanchez9218]

@@Red5oh yes 2019 with premium seats heated and cooled and exhaust modes and found a newer one a 2021 but cloths seats no big screen no exhaust modes just the base model for 39k with 22k miles ... leaning more towards the 2019 model

[@Red5oh]

@@chrissanchez9218given there’s no real differences between 2019 and 2021 I’d also lean towards 2019 model to get all the features. Especially if you’re going to be dailying the car, it’s nice to have all the amenities

[@carlosmagana4170]

Hey man I’m planning on getting corsa extreme do you need tune car to install it , have you had any problems with the exhaust or leaks ?

[@Red5oh]

No need to tune the car since it's just a cutback. I absolutely love it. The valves can rattle sometimes in Normal, but also Corsa active exhaust seem to have that

[@carlosmagana4170]

@@Red5oh thank you 🙏 for replying

[@Red5oh]

@@carlosmagana4170 no problem! Good luck with the purchase!

[@slicko5.035]

@red5oh I have a 2019 gt got brand new 0 miles January 2019 I’m currently at 40k miles and I’m hearing a weird creaking noise when moving slowly up hill and turning at low speeds goin over bumps its coming from the rear I took it to ford they looked at the suspension ball joints etc and said everything looks good do you have an idea what it could be ?

[@Red5oh]

Not sure what it could be exactly without hearing the sound. If you are easily able to replicate I would try a different Ford dealer as it should be covered under warranty.

[@deanhawk7260]

I had a 2012 that did that, and it ended up being the rubber bushings in the sway bar. Ford replaced the bushings on warranty.

[@deanhawk7260]

I have a 2018 GT and I used to get a slight vibration in the rear of car at about 50 miles an hour when hitting uneven surfaces on the road. I ended up putting a Steeda rear subframe brace on the car, and that totally eliminated it. This is one of the best suspension upgrades you can do to your car.

[@n3ro209]

I bought a used 2020 GT 6 spd with 4k miles last month. One thing that bugs me is that the driver side window creaks a little everytime I raise it or lower it. Wonder if you have the same issue?

[@Red5oh]

I haven’t experienced any creaking with the window. I do occasionally get some creaking from the driver seat. Build quality on S550 has been a bit questionable. How do you like yours otherwise?

[@n3ro209]

@@Red5oh I love the car It’s got the performance pack 1, active exhaust, 401a, magneride suspension, safe/smart package, rear wing, 12 speaker upgrade and it’s race red too!

[@Red5oh]

@@n3ro209 oh that’s awesome it’s fully loaded! Race red is the best color. I kinda wish mine had the PP1 as I’m starting to think about tracking it

[@tyarnold4088]

I'm getting a 2021 GT tomorrow. Will I have the same transmission issues?

[@deanhawk7260]

2018 GT here. I have had zero issues with the car. It’s the 6 speed manual, and as much bad rap that the 6 speed gets, mine works flawlessly. The auto 10 speed is really nice, but I’m old school and prefer more driver engagement. Only one slight squeak in the dash when it’s hot outside that usually goes away after awhile. It’s only lightly modified, CAI, tune, larger throttle body, x pipe and Steeda mufflers. This car just rips. Almost too fast for public roads.

[@zgblundell]

Did you not get black side mirrors with the black package?

[@Red5oh]

Black side mirrors were offered starting in 2021 I believe just like the black roof wasn’t part of black accent package for 15-17 models

[@zgblundell]

@@Red5oh Gotcha! I got the black package on my 2022 GT and they did the side mirrors black too. I used to have a Race Red f-150 so your mustang looks super sharp in the red! Cheers.

[@djdev3077]

The cons are hard to get into and out of,the doors have to be fully open to get out comfortably,plastic interior,you would think the whole seat would be power,but it isnt,the heater controls are only thru the radio display,if the display breaks you can't direct the air from face,or feet,and the manual controls are only for defroster& a/c and the back seat is useless for anyone over 5'4",and getting into the back seat is hard as hell,I wish their was away you could keep the sport+ mode on all the time,once you cut the car off,it defaults back to normal,gas mileage around town is about 7 mpg cruising non spirited driving,the highway mpg isnt bad maybe 22 mpg at 80mph with cruise control on of course,from a dig the stang is slow in stock form,from a roll its fast,the sound system could be better,it should be wireless apple/Android car play,but it isn't.

[@Red5oh]

Yeah there’s definitely some cons to owning the mustang gt. Keep in mind the platform is 7 years old at this point. While getting in and out are inherent limitations of the form factor, I’d expect better interior, wireless car play and overall a more refined interior layout to be coming from the new gen mustang!

[@SloRolla252]

Should I trade my 5.7 Daytona for a mustang gt

[@Red5oh]

I think it depends on what your goals are. If talking purely performance then you’ll be happy with mustang gt. But if you need 4 doors then charger is a great bargain. Maybe consider a scat pack 6.4?

[@SloRolla252]

@@Red5oh yea I was thinking on getting a widebody scat

[@arcrazo9419]

@@SloRolla252 definitely get a gt

[@SloRolla252]

@@arcrazo9419 I got one now lol 😂

[@CanadianCruisin]

My paint is mediocre and the car has a weird squeak once in a while but I still love it.

[@Red5oh]

Yeah the pros of owning our cars far outweigh occasional issues lol

[@CanadianCruisin]

@@Red5oh 100%

[@risingissa1855]

I want to get one but I’m having trouble finding an automatic 😣💔

[@Red5oh]

Are you looking for new ones? There has been shortage perhaps that’s why they don’t have any auto in stock

[@risingissa1855]

@@Red5oh preferably a new one but all I’ve seen is used and they want around 39 gs for one that has 20-30 miles

[@Red5oh]

@@risingissa1855 yeah I would go for a new one too for peace of mind. If you can wait id do that so supply chain issues are fixed and you don’t overpay for the stang. What spec do you want?

[@risingissa1855]

@@Red5oh not really looking for a premium just want a 5.0 that’s an automatic 😣

[@drsauce2574]

bro get a manual way more fun and u get to reap the benefits of a v8 honeslty

[@filipjnc]

Thanks for the video! Try to keep it shorter, sometimes you‘re saying the same thing twice in the same sentence.

[@Red5oh]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the tip as well I’ll keep in mind when editing future videos!

[@coyotecarguy2076]

First!😁

[@Red5oh]

Thanks for watching!

[@autobez3132]

First

[@Red5oh]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@mantlecollector]

I never have tranny issues cuz i like my females to be 100% woman. Lol

[@Red5oh]

Lol 😂

[@M4rt_FX]

Who cares about .5 sec 0-60 less on the manual? The manual still pulls the same in gear and is so much more fun to 'drive'. Only so many other dickheads you can find to race at the lights, who also can't drive a stick. Muscle cars should have a manual, period.

[@Red5oh]

Muscle cars should also be fast. I agree manuals are a lot more fun than automatics. However MT82 had questionable reliability. If Ford had gone with Tremec it would be a no brainer

[@M4rt_FX]

@@Red5oh Funnily enough, I'm just about to put my order in and have gone with the 10sp, all things considered. Agree with your last sentence.

[@Red5oh]

@@M4rt_FX you’ll absolutely love the 10 speed! What spec are you getting your GT?

[@M4rt_FX]

@@Red5oh I'm in Australia, we don't have PP1 and 2. They're all high spec, only options are auto or man, magneride or not, forged alloys. I've ordered antimatter blue, forged alloys, white stripes, auto, magneride. 6 month wait.. :-(

[@deanhawk7260]

I’ve never had any issues with my 2018 6 speed. Smooth as silk and very fast. Maybe I got lucky? I would never consider buying an auto unless I were planning to race it.